NCCT-TSC Surgical Technologist Exam Questions with Verified
Answers (Correct Update)
Question 1: Which of the following is used to establish a pneumoperitoneum by delivering a
steady level of gas through tubing during MIS surgery?
Answer: Insufflator
Question 2: A patient is diagnosed with pneumothorax, which is a (n) __________.
Answer: Collapsed lung
Question 3: What scissors are used to dissect or cut delicate tissue?
Answer: Metzenbaum What is used as a spray or added to sterile water prior to placing soiled
instruments in a basin when
Question 4: preparing for the decontamination process at the completion of a case?
Answer: Enzyme detergent
Question 5: Patients who undergo gastrointestinal procedures are at high risk for __________.
Answer: Hypothermia Which of the following is the correct procedure for disposal of sharps that are
kept in a small rigid
Question 6: container on the back table during the surgical procedure?
Answer: Close container and dispose in the larger, puncture-resistant sharps container marked with
the biohazard symbol
Question 7: What is the specimen placed in prior to passing it off the surgical field?
Answer: Sterile saline What part of the Central Service Department is the loaded case cart transported
to from the operating
Question 8: room after the case?
Answer: Decontamination room
Question 9: Which of the following is true regarding RAS rooms?
Answer: The bedside cart is positioned close to the patient Which of the following positions is also a
semi-seated position that can be used for reconstructive breast
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,Question 10: or shoulder surgery?
Answer: Modified Fowler's
Question 11: Which of the following surgical attire is applied first?
Answer: Bouffant or fitted surgeon's cap
Question 12: Which of the following could be considered an example of bioterrorism?
Answer: Release of mycotoxins
Question 13: Where is the biohazard label placed on the specimen container?
Answer: On the container Which of the following is the correct sequence for removing the soiled
gown and gloves at the end of
Question 14: the procedure?
Answer: The gown is removed first, then gloves are removed, and the mask is removed last Which of
the following methods is used to classify organisms by its evolutionary descent as either a
Question 15: plant or animal?
Answer: Linnean system
Question 16: Which of the following carries urine from kidneys to the bladder?
Answer: Ureters
Question 17: Prior to placing an intramedullary rod, what surgical step must happen first?
Answer: Ream
Question 18: Which type of retractors stay open without assistance?
Answer: Self-retaining
Question 19: When counting cottonoids, what should the surgical technologist verify?
Answer: The string is attached to the sponge Which of the following is used to remove gross soil from
instruments to prepare for the
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, Question 20: decontamination process?
Answer: Sterile-water soaked sponge Which of the following is needed to prevent infection and
diseases during a wake of a disaster?
Question 21:
Answer: Sanitation When donning the appropriate PPE for a knee arthroscopy, what extra PPE should
the surgical
Question 22: technologist put on?
Answer: Impervious shoe covers The surgeon states they think the patient's infection may have been
caused by a vector. Which of the
Question 23: following could be a source of the infection?
Answer: Mosquito
Question 24: What does laminectomy mean?
Answer: Removal of lamina
Question 25: What is the proper way to speak to a geriatric patient?
Answer: The same as any other adult The surgical technologist is preparing the drill for a total knee
arthroplasty. After inserting the drill bit,
Question 26: what should the surgical technologist do next?
Answer: Test the drill bit What type of instruments should the surgical technologist have available for
a surgery with a laser?
Question 27:
Answer: Black chromium
Question 28: When can the gown be turned and tied when using the unassisted gowning
method?
Answer: After the back is fastened and sterile gloves are donned Where could information be located
about how to clean up a chemical spilled in the operating room?
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Answers (Correct Update)
Question 1: Which of the following is used to establish a pneumoperitoneum by delivering a
steady level of gas through tubing during MIS surgery?
Answer: Insufflator
Question 2: A patient is diagnosed with pneumothorax, which is a (n) __________.
Answer: Collapsed lung
Question 3: What scissors are used to dissect or cut delicate tissue?
Answer: Metzenbaum What is used as a spray or added to sterile water prior to placing soiled
instruments in a basin when
Question 4: preparing for the decontamination process at the completion of a case?
Answer: Enzyme detergent
Question 5: Patients who undergo gastrointestinal procedures are at high risk for __________.
Answer: Hypothermia Which of the following is the correct procedure for disposal of sharps that are
kept in a small rigid
Question 6: container on the back table during the surgical procedure?
Answer: Close container and dispose in the larger, puncture-resistant sharps container marked with
the biohazard symbol
Question 7: What is the specimen placed in prior to passing it off the surgical field?
Answer: Sterile saline What part of the Central Service Department is the loaded case cart transported
to from the operating
Question 8: room after the case?
Answer: Decontamination room
Question 9: Which of the following is true regarding RAS rooms?
Answer: The bedside cart is positioned close to the patient Which of the following positions is also a
semi-seated position that can be used for reconstructive breast
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,Question 10: or shoulder surgery?
Answer: Modified Fowler's
Question 11: Which of the following surgical attire is applied first?
Answer: Bouffant or fitted surgeon's cap
Question 12: Which of the following could be considered an example of bioterrorism?
Answer: Release of mycotoxins
Question 13: Where is the biohazard label placed on the specimen container?
Answer: On the container Which of the following is the correct sequence for removing the soiled
gown and gloves at the end of
Question 14: the procedure?
Answer: The gown is removed first, then gloves are removed, and the mask is removed last Which of
the following methods is used to classify organisms by its evolutionary descent as either a
Question 15: plant or animal?
Answer: Linnean system
Question 16: Which of the following carries urine from kidneys to the bladder?
Answer: Ureters
Question 17: Prior to placing an intramedullary rod, what surgical step must happen first?
Answer: Ream
Question 18: Which type of retractors stay open without assistance?
Answer: Self-retaining
Question 19: When counting cottonoids, what should the surgical technologist verify?
Answer: The string is attached to the sponge Which of the following is used to remove gross soil from
instruments to prepare for the
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, Question 20: decontamination process?
Answer: Sterile-water soaked sponge Which of the following is needed to prevent infection and
diseases during a wake of a disaster?
Question 21:
Answer: Sanitation When donning the appropriate PPE for a knee arthroscopy, what extra PPE should
the surgical
Question 22: technologist put on?
Answer: Impervious shoe covers The surgeon states they think the patient's infection may have been
caused by a vector. Which of the
Question 23: following could be a source of the infection?
Answer: Mosquito
Question 24: What does laminectomy mean?
Answer: Removal of lamina
Question 25: What is the proper way to speak to a geriatric patient?
Answer: The same as any other adult The surgical technologist is preparing the drill for a total knee
arthroplasty. After inserting the drill bit,
Question 26: what should the surgical technologist do next?
Answer: Test the drill bit What type of instruments should the surgical technologist have available for
a surgery with a laser?
Question 27:
Answer: Black chromium
Question 28: When can the gown be turned and tied when using the unassisted gowning
method?
Answer: After the back is fastened and sterile gloves are donned Where could information be located
about how to clean up a chemical spilled in the operating room?
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